The Chapter starts off with the annoying head of the Science Institute realizing how deep he had got himself into Washington business. He came to realize how insignificant his opinion had become in the institute itself. Though his opinion was correct in the matter discussed it held no weight. Dr. Stadler was excited when no one other than Dagny called him. He was delighted even though he knew they did not part under the best conditions in their last meeting. An explanation as to why the man was being summoned came from a memory of Dagny's interviewing several incompetent people about their thoughts on the impossible motor. She resorted to calling Dr. Stapler to help her. His fascination made her want to like him and I came to like him too. He was unable to help in her search for who made the motor, but was able o refer her to someone who could help her rebuild it. However, he had to ruin the moment and my opinion of him by pompously questioning why such person had not come to work for him.
Tension in the economy and businesses build because of Wyatt's sudden retirement and other businesses that followed him. Such tension made its way to Jim who voiced his frustrations to Cherryl. What I don't understand is his weird hatred towards his sister. Does he have a complex towards her?
What was not worse for wear was Dagny and Rearden's relationship. Rearden has finally found a way to enjoy his wealth: by showering Dagny with gifts. Rearden and Dagny both recognize their deeper emotional connection, but Rearden seems to keep his wife around to torture himself for being too happy. Not only is he hurting himself, but Lillian and Dagny by stringing them along. Everything seems somewhat normal until Jim decides to have a phony marriage. During which Francisco attends and drops the bomb that he sabotaged his business again. It is quite complicated, but interesting.
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